ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060102: Blood Culture |
![[ image for: Time Sensitive]](icon_1.jpg){kind=icon} | Time Sensitive | ![[ image for: UUHSC Testing Only]](icon_14.jpg){kind=icon} | UUHSC Testing Only |
| Test Mnemonic: MC BLD | |
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Methodology: Bactec® 9240, continuous monitoring system. Standard reference procedures for identification of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-5 days Preliminary: Negative at 1 day; Final: Negative at 5 days Positive cultures are reported as soon as detected |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Blood in a Bactec® aerobic resin bottle and standard anaerobic bottle using aseptic techniques, as defined for blood culture collection. 5-10 mL blood per bottle. Site of specimen draw is required (e.g. left antecubital, A-line, etc). Testing is limited to the University of Utah Health Sciences Center only.
Transport: Blood culture bottles. Transport immediately to ARUP at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1-3 mL blood in pediatric Bactec® bottle at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Remarks: Client will be notified of positive cultures. Note on the test request form if the patient is suspected of having Bartonella, Brucella, or any other unusual organism. Refer to Brucella Culture (0060159) or Legionella Species Culture (0060113) for additional information. Unacceptable Conditions: More than four blood culture sets per 24 hours. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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Culture negative for aerobic or anaerobic organisms. Identification and susceptibility tests are performed on positive cultures. |
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| Identification and susceptibility tests are billed separately from culture. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87040 |